Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed)
Location
Toledo, OH | United States
Job description
16 hours a week - ongoing - 2 days a week (flexible timing)
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (THESE DUTIES ARE ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY. INCUMBENTS MAY PERFORM SOME OR ALL OF THE DUTIES OR
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED).
Assists in provision of physical therapy treatments under supervision of licensed physical therapist (e.g.,
applies & uses heat, cold, light, sound, water & massage).
Performs standard tests & measurements (e.g., R.O.M., manual mClientle, joint motion) & periodically
assists licensed physical therapist in performing more complex evaluations & treatments.
Prepares claimants/clients for treatment (e.g., transportation to & from facility, instruction on techniques
& proper use of equipment & facilities, adjustment of orthotics, prosthesis & ambulation aids).
Observes & records patient measurements, test results, observations & evaluations, prepares periodic
reports of claimants/clients treatments & assessments & assists in preparing unit reports (e.g., statistical
summaries, treatment schedules, reseClienth projects).
Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of basic sciences, clinical sciences & physical therapy
theory, principles & procedures; safety practices in use of equipment & machines. Skill in using
physical therapy equipment & machines. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables
within familiar context; write routine letters, evaluations, records following standard procedures; stand,
walk, bend continuously; lift more than 50 lbs.
Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment: Current *** licensure as physical therapy
assistant per Sections 4755.42, 4755.43 & 4755.44 of Revised Code.
Training and Development Required To Remain In the Classification After Employment:
Biennial renewal of licensure as physical therapy assistant.
Unusual Working Conditions: May be exposed to unpredictable client/claimant behavior, to illnesses
&/or to contagious diseases.
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